Good Governance

Justice and Human Rights

The Justice and Human Rights Department’s vision of rule of law is built on the solid grounds of a fair, accessible and predictable justice delivery system, which effectively safeguards fundamental human rights.

The Department develops and implements activities in several areas, crucial for the fulfilment of its vision: Human Rights, Access to Justice, and Criminal Justice.

Public Health

Stigmatized and discriminated people cannot always receive necessary health services or benefit from them in adequate volume. The Public Health Department supports and contributes to the development and promotion of health policies and practices based on evidence, which promotes human rights, social inclusion and justice.

The Department also provides support for promoting good governance in the health system by independent and neutral monitoring / evaluation of public health policy and health services.

Media Program

Media Department's mission: to contribute to the development of an open, participatory, pluralistic and value-based society in Republic of Moldova by organizing, supporting and financing activities aimed at encouraging the development of an independent media sector and improving access to information.

The Working Group to develop a set of Standard Operation Procedures for the Moldovan Police, a group comprised of both representatives of the General Police Inspectorate (GPI) and the civil society, have undertakena study visit to the United Kingdom, hosted by the Northamptonshire Police, during June 11-16, 2017.... More

The church is perceived by the population of the Republic of Moldova as a source of moral and order, in a society where the State is not anymore able to fulfill these functions. This is the conclusion of the study „Church and State in the Republic of Moldova”, developed at the initiative of the Soros Foundation-Moldova.... More

For more than two decades, the Soros Foundation-Moldova has been working on building a stable and tolerant democracy in the country, where governments are accountable for their actions and decisions in front of the citizens. Nowadays, as we witness increased threats to open society values, it is important to be aware of the core value of democracy – the value of equality and liberty. Democracy guarantees human dignity to each individual and it recognizes citizens’ right to have an equal say in holding governments accountable.... More

Development of a national strategy for the extension of the paralegal network, conferring an official professional status to paralegal activity in the Republic of Moldova, provision of initial and continued training for paralegals, establishment of a transparent and sustainable mechanism for remuneration – are only some of the measures recommended to strengthen the system of state guaranteed primary legal aid.... More